Ethiopian banks to disclose forex fees, commissions

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The birr currency fell 30 per cent against the dollar to 74.73 per dollar after the restrictions were lifted on the foreign currency market.

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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has directed commercial banks to disclose to customers all fees and commissions related to trading in foreign currency as part of ongoing efforts to streamline the forex market and align it with international best practices.

The central bank said in a statement on October 15 that banks are expected “to make due reference to international best practices when setting such fees and offer correspondingly competitive fees.”